Spec me a car! Idea's and recommendations welcome! - Page 2

LeperousDust · 01-08-2012, 21:15

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-may-px/656962

Seems like the 172 ticks everything but i'm really unsure about the way the back end looks, can't quite make out why though, this is also 90 miles away. Being without a car right now that's annoyingly far away...

And the caps and worrying ad don't fill with confidence

kaiowas · 01-08-2012, 21:43

You're not looking at the back whilst you're driving it

Could you get away with strapping your bike to the back of an MX5 or is that pushing the limits of practicality?

LeperousDust · 01-08-2012, 21:59

Yeeeeah I had thought about it, but i'm unsure, although a celica MR2 and maybe even an MX5 etc... (although I think i'd have that least of all) are in my lines of sight if something comes up close, but i'm having trouble thinking its practical enough with my bike. Although really it probably wouldn't be that much hassle...

There is a Mk3 MR2 close by (http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...ev3-mr2/615748) that interests me a little...

There's also a skoda vrs hatchback close which I think it probably decent ish... http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...20v-5dr/336723

The more I look the more i think i'm after a hot hatch basically, but would debate some kind of possible coupe assuming I can get away with fitting a bike to it (hmmmm).

Just gonna prowl PH every waking day

LeperousDust · 01-08-2012, 22:06

Hmmmmmmmmmm
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-3-0-v6/637428

Zirax · 01-08-2012, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Hmmmmmmmmmm
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-3-0-v6/637428

Well, that certainly puts things into perspective.

Any future recommendations with have an appropriate level of fabulous included.

Of all of them the Skoda looks the best tbh.

LeperousDust · 01-08-2012, 23:21

Yeah i'm really debating the Skoda, i'd almost certainly jumped if it were smaller style (ie not saloon length)...

Ebay motors is alright sourcing stuff I assume, I can't see why not?
Celica 190

Loooooove that! ignoring the complete lack of practicality

Sensible head screwed back on:
Clio
206 GTI
ST170
Cupra
Definitely getting a handle on what i'm looking out for at least

Pheebs · 02-08-2012, 00:52

LD's Next Car

Nuff said.

LeperousDust · 02-08-2012, 01:22

That would be hilariously amazing, and unpractical on every level. There is one driving round Edinburgh, seen it twice in the past year. Looks like young guy driving it too (rich student no doubt!)

Having serious thoughts with the (somewhat boring) ST170, it's very close to me, it's not quite hot hatch, but its no slouch. Reliable, roomy, alright on longish journeys etc... It's not got me jumping but its definitely OK. Shame its half leather and doesn't have any extra toys. I'm not up on my prices yet, but I get the feeling they're having a right laugh touching 2k with 100k miles for that, but i'm not sure what i'd offer just yet (more browsing!)

TinkerBell · 02-08-2012, 08:12

I would be going with the Skoda, drove a vrs when I was looking for cars (couldn't afford it but wanted a go

) and it was very nice to drive, I have a Skoda sport 1.2 and even that is nippy and smooth. I will be getting a Skoda for my next car, they are great

Have you looked at Seat's as well, they have very similar build to Skoda's, so worth a look

LeperousDust · 02-08-2012, 12:14

How are they allowed to put the word sport on a 1.2l NA engine?

Skoda vRS is turbo vs the others being NA, having driven neither I can't really comment (yet) but I think i'd rather a big lump over turbo. Octavia is appealing though...

01-08-2012, 21:15	#11
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-may-px/656962 Seems like the 172 ticks everything but i'm really unsure about the way the back end looks, can't quite make out why though, this is also 90 miles away. Being without a car right now that's annoyingly far away... And the caps and worrying ad don't fill with confidence __________________

01-08-2012, 21:43	#12
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	You're not looking at the back whilst you're driving it Could you get away with strapping your bike to the back of an MX5 or is that pushing the limits of practicality? __________________ Anal Fish Porn

01-08-2012, 21:59	#13
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Yeeeeah I had thought about it, but i'm unsure, although a celica MR2 and maybe even an MX5 etc... (although I think i'd have that least of all) are in my lines of sight if something comes up close, but i'm having trouble thinking its practical enough with my bike. Although really it probably wouldn't be that much hassle... There is a Mk3 MR2 close by (http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...ev3-mr2/615748) that interests me a little... There's also a skoda vrs hatchback close which I think it probably decent ish... http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...20v-5dr/336723 The more I look the more i think i'm after a hot hatch basically, but would debate some kind of possible coupe assuming I can get away with fitting a bike to it (hmmmm). Just gonna prowl PH every waking day __________________

01-08-2012, 22:06	#14
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Hmmmmmmmmmm http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-3-0-v6/637428 __________________

01-08-2012, 23:21	#16
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Yeah i'm really debating the Skoda, i'd almost certainly jumped if it were smaller style (ie not saloon length)... Ebay motors is alright sourcing stuff I assume, I can't see why not? Celica 190 Loooooove that! ignoring the complete lack of practicality Sensible head screwed back on: Clio 206 GTI ST170 Cupra Definitely getting a handle on what i'm looking out for at least __________________ Last edited by LeperousDust; 01-08-2012 at 23:44.

02-08-2012, 00:52	#17
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	LD's Next Car Nuff said. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-08-2012, 01:22	#18
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	That would be hilariously amazing, and unpractical on every level. There is one driving round Edinburgh, seen it twice in the past year. Looks like young guy driving it too (rich student no doubt!) Having serious thoughts with the (somewhat boring) ST170, it's very close to me, it's not quite hot hatch, but its no slouch. Reliable, roomy, alright on longish journeys etc... It's not got me jumping but its definitely OK. Shame its half leather and doesn't have any extra toys. I'm not up on my prices yet, but I get the feeling they're having a right laugh touching 2k with 100k miles for that, but i'm not sure what i'd offer just yet (more browsing!) __________________

02-08-2012, 08:12	#19
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I would be going with the Skoda, drove a vrs when I was looking for cars (couldn't afford it but wanted a go ) and it was very nice to drive, I have a Skoda sport 1.2 and even that is nippy and smooth. I will be getting a Skoda for my next car, they are great Have you looked at Seat's as well, they have very similar build to Skoda's, so worth a look __________________

02-08-2012, 12:14	#20
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	How are they allowed to put the word sport on a 1.2l NA engine? Skoda vRS is turbo vs the others being NA, having driven neither I can't really comment (yet) but I think i'd rather a big lump over turbo. Octavia is appealing though... __________________

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